May 12- On the celebration of Mother’s Day in the West, ISKCON’s Vaishnavi Ministry North America released their latest video conversation entitled “Motherhood: Lifelong Lessons in Bhakti.” Their guest, Ananga Manjari Devi Dasi, is a daughter and disciple of Srila Prabhupada and a mother of two. The episode, hosted by Syama Mohini Devi Dasi of […]

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Nama Ruchi Korea (left to right) Patanjali Muni Das and Omkarnat Das with dance group in the background. Situated near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating South Korea from the North, the Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra Temple serves as a center of spiritual enlightenment and community in the cosmopolitan city of Seoul, steadily growing, offering spiritual […]

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60 High School students and several teachers from Alta High School in SLC. The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah welcomes thousands of students every year thanks to long-term relationships the devotee community has cultivated with public and private schools in the Beehive State. Groups are treated to a Temple tour with […]

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In just 480 days, Vanipedia has achieved a significant milestone—500 YouTube shorts on its channel Vanimedia Mayapur, which was first launched in 2013. These concise videos, typically lasting no more than one minute, have played a crucial role in expanding the channel’s reach and engagement with a surge in viewership—from ten million views to an […]

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On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, May 10th, 2024, ISKCON’s GBC Ministry of Cow Protection and Agriculture (MCPA), will host a pioneering event via Zoom, addressing the critical issue of “Hidden Hunger” and unveiling the Feed the Earth project. Hidden Hunger,” malnutrition caused by a deficiency of vital vitamins and minerals, silently undermines the […]

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(L-to-R) Priyadarsani, Syama Sangita, and Shyamali Prananti. In a world often consumed by chaos and uncertainty, thousands of listeners are finding solace and direction through “The Modern Yogi Podcast” hosted by Shyamali Pranati, Syama Sangita, and Priyadarsani. Together, these young Krishna-conscious women have embarked on a remarkable journey, bringing the transformative message of the Bhagavad-gita […]

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In March, New Gokula Farm held its first Holi festival, and it was a huge success, with around 2,000 people attending. The 550-acre farm, with its lavish organic vegetable gardens and orchards, is located in Australia’s picturesque Hunter Valley, just two hours north of Sydney. It is home to the beautiful full-sized Deities Sri Sri […]

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May 6, 2024 – As condolences and appreciations pour in from political and religious leaders around the world and ISKCON temples host events in remembrance of HH Gopal Krishna Goswami, details have been released of his final Darshan and Samadhi Ceremony in Vrindavan. The darshan of Gopal Krishna Goswami at ISKCON Delhi’s Auditorium will conclude […]

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The Governing Body Commission’s Executive Committee released the following announcement regarding the departure of His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami: “Dear Maharajs & Prabhus, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. This morning, at 9:20 am IST, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami, one of the seniormost disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta […]

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Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. With great urgency, we request the community of Vaisnavas to offer their
 sincere, heartfelt prayers at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Prahlad Nrsimhadeva
 to keep Their dear servant His Holiness Gopal Krishna Maharaj in the grace
 of Their merciful, protective glance. Maharaj […]

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According to Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja’s Health Care Team, he is in very very critical condition and prayers are urgently requested. “Respected Maharajas, Prabhujis, and Matajis, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. As you all may know Guru Maharaja was admitted on May 2nd, 2024 to the Synergy Institute of Medical […]

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We are rule-breakers. Otherwise, our minute independence and free will would not have brought us to these bodies in the material world. Of course, some souls take birth here just for pure loving service, but these eternally liberated souls are few in number compared to the rest of us! Thomas Keating, a Trappist Monk in the […]

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The Brahmacharis from the Monastery of the Holy Name in Lithuania are gearing up for their renowned and life-altering summer Harinama Sankirtana Tour. This transformative journey will traverse numerous Baltic and European cities, offering a unique spiritual experience to all who join. The Sankirtan Tour starts today with the Holy Name Retreat at the Harinam […]

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Silver Lord Narasimha Murti; Sonia Chopra with her husband, Harinam Anand Das. A silver replica murti of the Mayapur Ugra Narasimha Deity manifested from a couple’s shared love of Lord Narasimha, His mercy, and the prayerful dovetailing of a devotee’s artistic skills. The stunning two-inch replica of Lord Narasimha is the creation of Mantra4u founder […]

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On Saturday, April 20th, temple leaders from across Southern Ontario gathered at ISKCON Brampton for a day of collaboration and camaraderie. About 30 representatives from 11 centres came together to exchange ideas, strategies, and experiences. Bhaktimarga Swami was in attendance and was so inspired by the unity that he called the gathering “honey and harmony” […]

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Sri Sri Vitthal Rukumai, the presiding Deities of the new office, with Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, Prabhupada Jivan Das, Govind Charan Das, and Stoka Krsna Gopa Das. April 9th – On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, which marks the New Year according to the lunisolar calendar, the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry Office was inaugurated in […]

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February 29, 2024, marked the 150th anniversary of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja’s appearance. This was an important celebration for ISKCON, recognizing his pre-eminent position as the Guru of our Founder-Acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. We cannot imagine our eternal good fortune for having come in touch with the movement […]

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Gopalasyapriya Dasi with Silavati Devi Dasi at New Vrindaban. On April 26, 2024, Her Grace Shilavati Devi Dasi (ACBSP) left her body between 9:50-9:55 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, WV (near New Vrindaban). Srila Prabhupada personally instructed her in deity worship in Los Angeles and regularly sent devotees to her for […]

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Madan-gopala Dasa leading a presentation on “Love Your Enemy” from a Vaishnava perspective. More than 20 religious scholars and spiritual practitioners gathered for the 27th Annual Vaishnava-Christian Dialogue on April 6th-7th in Potomac, Maryland, to explore the theme “Loving Your Enemy.”  Attendees include priests, pastors, professors, and university students from both the Protestant and Catholic […]

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Gaura Bhagavan Das and Dayarupa Devi Dasi at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland.  Amidst the mystical glaciers, geysers, and volcanoes of Iceland, a spiritual revolution is quietly taking shape. Gaura Bhagavan Das and his wife, Dayarupa Devi Dasi, have embarked on an extraordinary journey to establish ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in this Nordic […]

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